genealogy and family ties

Category: Archaeology

For those who may be searching for ancestors of the Baltimore family, you have probably discovered an excellent resource, one I only just discovered today. Having on my shelf a copy of Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607–1635, I immediately checked to see which of the Calverts were listed. Two of the male line were there:… Continue reading Anne Wolseley Calvert of Maryland

December 17, 2016: In the Jamestown Fort area, archaeological excavations continue and as you’ll see in this 3m49s video, so far there have been no cobblestones or brickwork from the original 1615 church found in this particular corner of the reconstructed building but who knows what may turn up!

My research into my dad’s direct family line back to the British Isles has had few if any results so sometimes for fun I go online to see if any new information is available concerning Coil/Coel/Coile/Cowell/Kyle/Cole origins. Below is a link to a photo and brief historical and archaeological notes on the grave of King… Continue reading The Grave of Old King Coilus

“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings.” Teaching children values and giving them the opportunity to excel are essential to good parenting. However, I feel I must also provide my children (and myself) insight into the ones who came before us: our ancestors whose lives and stories have shaped us into who we are. This is my journey; these are their stories…